This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Establishing a Home Herb Garden Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us for a lecture on developing an herb garden at home! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2026 Wed Establishing a Home Herb Garden 6:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for a lecture on developing an herb garden at home!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Copper Bookmark Making Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens This workshop consists of learning about the structure of copper and how to create drawings in metal and use letter stamps to create textures and words on the bookmarks. Each person will create their own copper bookmark to take home. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2026 Wed Copper Bookmark Making 6:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: This workshop consists of learning about the structure of copper and how to create drawings in metal and use letter stamps to create textures and words on the bookmarks. Each person will create their own copper bookmark to take home. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Play-Doh Creations Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 25 2026 Thu Play-Doh Creations 10:30am–11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Last Day of School Celebration Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Celebrate all of your accomplishments in our Last Day of School Celebration. Bubbles on the lawn, making solar prints, decorating our sidewalks, and playing our large Connect Four. For all ages and the entire family. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2026 Thu Last Day of School Celebration 2:00pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Celebrate all of your accomplishments in our Last Day of School Celebration. Bubbles on the lawn, making solar prints, decorating our sidewalks, and playing our large Connect Four. For all ages and the entire family.
This event is in the "Teens" group Make a Birdfeeder Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens Drop into the teen room to build and decorate a wooden birdfeeder. All supplies provided! First come while supplies last.This program is for teens 13-19. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2026 Thu Make a Birdfeeder 2:30pm–4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Drop into the teen room to build and decorate a wooden birdfeeder. All supplies provided! First come while supplies last.This program is for teens 13-19.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Family Paint Workshop Flowers Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting.We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2026 Thu Family Paint Workshop Flowers 4:00pm–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting.We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Iron-on Pride Patches Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Stitch your own Pride themed Iron-on patch! Experience with basic hand-sewing skills or cross-stitch is beneficial, but not necessary. We will teach you! Recommended for ages 10 and up. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2026 Sat DIY Iron-on Pride Patches 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Stitch your own Pride themed Iron-on patch! Experience with basic hand-sewing skills or cross-stitch is beneficial, but not necessary. We will teach you! Recommended for ages 10 and up.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Family Paint Workshop Fireworks Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting. We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 29 2026 Mon Family Paint Workshop Fireworks 1:30pm–2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting. We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Monday Funday Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 29 2026 Mon Monday Funday 2:30pm–3:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 29 2026 Mon Chair Yoga 4:00pm–4:45pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Teens" group Help Plant Our Indoor Garden Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens Come to the teen room and help Miss Sarah set up the windowsill garden that we will grow all summer! We'll have the plants on display all summer. As we harvest crops all summer, teens will be able to take some home with them. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 29 2026 Mon Help Plant Our Indoor Garden 5:30pm–6:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Come to the teen room and help Miss Sarah set up the windowsill garden that we will grow all summer! We'll have the plants on display all summer. As we harvest crops all summer, teens will be able to take some home with them.
This event is in the "Children" group Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 30 2026 Tue Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra 2:30pm–3:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 30 2026 Tue Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles 2:30pm–3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Switch It Up! Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 30 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Books in the Park Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Books in the Park 10:00am–12:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Read with a Ranger Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Read with a Ranger 11:00am–12:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group Create a Terrarium Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens Join us in the teen room to create your own terrarium to take home with you! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Create a Terrarium 3:00pm–4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us in the teen room to create your own terrarium to take home with you!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dried Flower Bookmarks Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Using dried flowers make a gorgeous bookmark for all of your summer reading books. For older children, teens and adults. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Dried Flower Bookmarks 3:00pm–5:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Using dried flowers make a gorgeous bookmark for all of your summer reading books. For older children, teens and adults.
This event is in the "Teens" group Create A Seed Bomb Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Create A Seed Bomb 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group One More Chapter Storytime Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 1 2026 Wed One More Chapter Storytime 3:30pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group WOW Wednesday! Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us every Wednesday in July for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 10+. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 1 2026 Wed WOW Wednesday! 5:00pm–6:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us every Wednesday in July for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 10+.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Play-Doh Creations Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Play-Doh Creations 10:30am–11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ice Cream on the Lawn! Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:45pm - 3:45pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Enjoy some delicious ice cream on our lawn, made yourself! With very simple ingredients and a variety of mix-ins, and a bit of muscle power you will have a yummy sundae. Come early! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Ice Cream on the Lawn! 1:45pm–3:45pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Event Details: Enjoy some delicious ice cream on our lawn, made yourself! With very simple ingredients and a variety of mix-ins, and a bit of muscle power you will have a yummy sundae. Come early!